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Fresh Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles Easy Homemade Recipe with Sweet Vidalia Onion

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A quick and easy recipe for sweet and tangy bread and butter refrigerator pickles featuring crisp cucumbers and mellow sweet Vidalia onions. Ready to enjoy in just 24 hours, perfect for summer gatherings and everyday snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 medium cucumbers, preferably Kirby cucumbers)
  • 1 large sweet Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 4 medium cucumbers and 1 large sweet Vidalia onion to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  2. Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to mix.
  3. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and optional ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt fully dissolve (about 5 minutes). Avoid boiling hard; a gentle simmer is ideal.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions in the bowl. Stir gently with a wooden or silicone spoon to coat all slices and submerge them.
  5. Transfer the mixture into clean quart-sized glass jars, pressing down lightly to remove air pockets. Leave about half an inch of space at the top and seal the jars tightly.
  6. Let the jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before refrigerating to prevent condensation inside the jars.
  7. Chill the pickles for at least 24 hours before enjoying. They keep well refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use a sharp knife for even slicing to ensure consistent pickling. Avoid boiling the brine vigorously; a gentle simmer is best to dissolve sugar and salt. Press gently when packing jars to remove air pockets but do not mash cucumbers. Keep jars airtight and refrigerated. For a crunchier pickle, slice cucumbers slightly thicker. Optional additions include fresh jalapeños for heat or fresh dill for herb infusion. Store pickles submerged in brine to avoid spoilage. Best enjoyed within two weeks for optimal flavor and texture.

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Keywords: bread and butter pickles, refrigerator pickles, sweet Vidalia onion, quick pickles, homemade pickles, easy pickles, summer pickles, sweet and tangy pickles

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